| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $27.69 | 5.829% | $29.3041 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.81 | 5.657% | $49.458 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.91 | 10.154% | $227.9196 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.64 | 10.329% | $37.1147 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.78 | 13.590% | $275.7738 | $275.77 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.26 | 12.764% | $237.0976 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.94 | 8.700% | $39.0668 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.03 | $895.7346 | $895.73 | $895.65 | $895.80 | |